Chapter 1518

Tyler's words kept echoing in Olivia's mind, over and over. She let out a laugh—a sharp, bitter sound that felt out of place even to her own ears. It was the kind of laugh that carried no joy, only pain. Closing her eyes, she took a deep breath. She needed to accept it. This was the end. An end she should've seen coming a long time ago. Still, it felt cruelly ironic. Life had a way of surprising her when she least expected it, and not in the way she'd ever hoped. Her choices back then had led her to this point, leaving her estranged from everyone she once held dear. She laughed again, uncontrollably. It grew louder, more hollow. The driver glanced at her in the rearview mirror, his unease clear in his eyes. There was something in his gaze—concern, maybe even a little fear. But Olivia didn't notice. She didn't even look at him. She was too wrapped up in her own thoughts, trapped in a storm of emotions she couldn't contain. To the outside world, she probably looked unhinged. Wh